πVacancy alert: We are seeking an experienced Director to lead and coordinate @cOAlitionS_OA work towards our goal for rapid, open, transparent, and equitable access to scholarly knowledge.
If you are passionate about #OpenAccess and have leadership experience, apply by 31 January 2026.
β‘οΈ https://www.coalition-s.org/vacancy-director-of-coalition-s/
ποΈ We have just launched a tender for the @cOAlitionS_OA Host Secretariat to support the implementation of our new strategy and work plan on #OpenAccess.
Applications deadline: 31 Jan 2026, 17:00 CET
Details available at π https://www.coalition-s.org/tender-for-the-identification-of-coalition-s-host-secretariat/
#Plan_S
cOAlition S announces its 2026β2030 strategy, guided by a refreshed, shared vision: a scholarly communication system that enables rapid, open, transparent, and equitable sharing of trustworthy scientific knowledge.
π Three strategic priorities will guide the next phase:
β Strengthening the foundations for full, immediate, sustainable, and equitable open access
β Supporting digital infrastructure that enable open access
β Exploring financially sustainable and equitable publishing systems while monitoring their impact
"As research funders, we want our funding to foster the public good of science through open practices, recognising multiple pathways to open access and working collaboratively with other key stakeholders", says Mari Sundli Tveit, Chair of the cOAlition S Leaders Group.
π The strategy builds on seven years of work since Plan S was launched, while addressing new opportunities and challenges, including Article Processing Charges, equity issues, and the implications of artificial intelligence for scholarly communication.
"We are building on seven years of proven impact while preparing for the challenges and opportunities that will shape the next five years of open science", highlights Lidia Borrell-DamiΓ‘n, Chair of the cOAlition S Executive Steering Group.
π Read the full strategy here:
https://www.coalition-s.org/coalitions-strategy-2026-2030/
& the related press release: https://www.coalition-s.org/coalition-s-reinforces-open-access-commitment-while-advancing-next-strategic-phase/
We are grateful for Prof. Rooryck's contributions to the #Plan_S implementation and for his role in positioning cOAlition S as an influential voice in the Open Access landscape. Mari Sundli Tveit, Chair of the cOAlition S Leaders Group, stated: πβ¬οΈ
After a successful period leading our strategic direction, @robertkiley concludes his role as cOAlition S Head of Strategy in June.
We are enormously grateful for his contribution to establishing #OpenAccess arrangements that put #Plan_S principles into practice.
Mari Sundli Tveit, Chair of the cOAlition S Leaders Group, stated: πβ¬οΈ
https://www.coalition-s.org/coalition-s-head-of-strategy-robert-kiley-to-conclude-role-in-june-2025/
Thank you, Robert! Wishing you every success.
πThe @cOAlitionS_OA Annual Review 2024 is out, providing an overview of policy progress, tools, services, and ongoing initiatives that aim to make scholarly communication more open and accessible.
Read it here: π https://www.coalition-s.org/plan-s-annual-review-2024
<p>Plan S is a funder-led initiative to promote Open Access (OA) publishing. The funders endorsing Plan S β united in cOAlition S β require that from 2021 scientific publications that result from research funded by their grants must be published in compliant Open Access journals or platforms. At cOAlition S, we are committed to accelerating [β¦]</p>
cOAlition S responds to Canada's Tri-Agency draft #OpenAccess Policy consultation with feedback on licensing options, preprint guidelines, and rights retention policies.
Full response available at
π https://www.coalition-s.org/coalition-s-provides-feedback-on-the-canadian-tri-agency-open-access-policy/
<p>cOAlition S, an alliance of organisations and institutions that fund and/or perform research activities, who work together to deliver full and immediate Open Access via Plan S, has responded to the consultation on the draft, revised Open Access policy on publications announced by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering [β¦]</p>
β° Still time to have your say! The #JournalCheckerTool survey deadline is extended till Friday 28th March.
Share your feedback and help improve how #JCT supports your #OpenAccess publishing decisions.
Available in English & French:
π https://coalitions.typeform.com/JCT-survey-2025
πThank you!
As you wind down for the weekend, can you take 5 minutes to share your Journal Checker Tool experience?
Our survey is quick but makes a HUGE impact on improving the JCT for you.
π https://coalitions.typeform.com/JCT-survey-2025
Thank you! π
Have you used the #JournalCheckerTool to check journal compliance with #Plan_S #OpenAccess policies?
We want to hear from you! Share your experience & help us enhance the JCT to serve your needs better.
π https://coalitions.typeform.com/JCT-survey-2025
β¨ Quick 5min survey
π In English & French
β° Until 21st March
cOAlition S